Instruction Manual

Portable CD/Cassette Player with USB Recording/Playback

Model #: 5050ULTRA

Please read this manual completely before operating this unit and retain for future reference.

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• CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, • WARNING: Lithium batteries, like all rechargeable MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, batteries are recyclable and should be recycled or FULLY INSERT. disposed of in normal household waste. Contact your local government for disposal or recycling practices in your • WARNING: area. They should never be incinerated since they might do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. explode.

• CAUTION: • WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open. Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should may result in hazardous radiation exposure. remain readily operable during intended use. In order • WARNING: to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, expressly approved by the party responsible for the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or • WARNING: Do not place the unit on top of any soft, rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries. porous, or sensitive surfaces to avoid damaging the surface. Use a protective barrier between the unit and surface to protect the surface. WARNING • WARNING: CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE may cause interference regarding use of the remote. If DO NOT OPEN COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- the unit is displaying erratic behavior move away from

• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user • WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if you to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" attempt to charge standard Alkaline batteries in the unit. within the product's enclosure that may be of Only use rechargeable NiMH batteries. shock to persons. • WARNING: The remote control’s button cell battery contains mercury. Do not put in the trash, instead recycle The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of or dispose of as hazardous waste important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

This product utilizes a Class 1 laser to read Compact Discs. This laser Compact Disc Player is equipped with safety switches to avoid exposure when the CD door is open and the safety interlocks are defeated. Invisible laser radiation is present when the CD Player’s lid is open and the system’s interlock has failed or been defeated. It is very important that you avoid direct exposure to the laser beam at all times. Please do not attempt to defeat or bypass the safety switches.

1 Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these Instructions. FCC Warnings 2. Keep these Instructions. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 3. Heed all Warnings. the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 4. Follow all instructions. against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning accordance with the manufacture r’s instructions. the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician grounding - type plug. A polarized plug has two blades for help. with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. Additional Warnings

consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete • The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and outlet. on apparatus. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, • Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain and the point where they exit from the apparatus. readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be 11. disconnected form the mains socket outlet completely. manufacturer. • Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, • Caution marking is located at the rear or back of the apparatus. or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ • The marking information is located at the rear or back of apparatus combination to avoid injury apparatus. from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between unused for long periods of time. hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. 14. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

2 Connecting the Power

AC POWER OPERATION Before connecting the unit to an AC outlet, check that the operating VOLTAGE of the unit is identical with the VOLTAGE of your local power supply. Connect the supplied AC Power Cord to the AC Socket at the back of unit. When the AC power cord is plugged in, the batteries are automatically disconnected.

BATTERY OPERATION The unit cannot be operated by battery when the AC power cord is connected. Open the battery cover and put the batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the batteries compartment. 3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones. 4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage. 5. Do not try to recharge batteries that are not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture (Follow battery manufacturer's directions).

INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY CR2025 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of OPEN the remote control by pushing the tab to the right while removing the cover. PUSH 2. Insert a 3V lithium battery (CR2025 or equivalent) following the polarity (+) as shown on the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Note: The remote control battery normally lasts for about one year, although it depends on how often the remote control is used. If the remote control is not working properly, replace the battery.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING BATTERIES 1. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is not inserted correctly. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. 2. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. alkaline, rechargeable and standard (carbon zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.) 3. Exhausted batteries must be removed to prevent possible leakage. 4. Dispose batteries properly in accordance with environmental regulations in your region.

3 Location of Controls

POWER INDICATOR FOLDER DOWN FM ST INDICATOR FOLDER UP SKIP BACKWARD REMOTE SENSOR SKIP FORWARD STOP

RECORD PROG/MODE

PLAY/PAUSE (CD/USB) LCD DISPLAY CASSETTE DOOR

HEADPHONE JACKS

BAND SWITCH FUNCTION SWITCH

BATTERY AC SOCKET COMPARTMENT

TUNNING SCALE AUX

VOLUME TUNNING

BASS (ON/OFF) USB SLOT-IN

PAUSE FAST PLAY FWD

STOP/ BACK RECORD EJECT FWD

PLAY/PAUSE MODE SKIP BACKWARD SKIP FORWARD STOP PROGRAM FOLDER DOWN FOLDER UP

4 Radio and Disc Operation

Listening to Radio Listening to Music CD or MP3 Disc 1. Insert the main plug into a 1. Insert the main plug into a main main supply power outlet. supply power outlet.

2. Select the FUNCTION switch to 2. Open the CD door by pressing the RADIO position. OPEN button near the CD door. Insert disc into the disc compartment 3. Slide the BAND switch to select with the title side upwards. AM / FM ST band.

4. Rotate the TUNING control knob to 3. Close the CD door, select the search for the desire station. FUNCTION switch to CD position, “---” is displayed for few seconds, and 5. Rotate the VOLUME control knob total number of tracks will show on the to the desire volume sound. LCD display.

6. To turn off the unit power, select the FUNCTION switch to OFF 4. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to position. play the CD.

5. Press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP NOTES: BACKWARD buttons to jump to To have the best AM reception, next or previous track. slightly rotate the unit or move the unit to a different area of the room 6. Press and hold SKIP FORWARD / until the best reception is obtained. SKIP BACKWARD buttons to search rapidly within a track to locate a specific To obtain the best FM reception, passage. fully extend the FM antenna. Avoid close proximity to the speaker and other electrical appliance. 7. During CD play, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to pause CD playing and press again to resume.

8. During MP3 playback, press and hold the FOLDER UP/DOWN buttons to search for the previous/next folder.

9. Press the STOP button to stop the CD playing.

10. After all tracks have been played, the CD player will stop automatically.

NOTES: Do not open the CD compartment while the disc is playing. To open the compartment, press the stop button first.

This unit plays music CDs and MP3 disc formats.

5 USB Operation

Listening to music on USB (MP3 format) Recording from CD Discs 1. Insert the mains plug into a power suppy outlet. 3. Load a CD with label side facing upward and close the CD door 2. Slide up the USB cover. Plug the 4. Once the CD is ready to be played, select the desire track to mass storage USB into the record and press the pause button USB socket. Slide the FUNCTION switch to CD/USB/AUX position; hold the PLAY/PAUSE button “---” will display for a few seconds. Total number of tracks and USB indicator will then show on the LCD display. If you select "ALL" for recording, it will record the whole CD from the first track. 3. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to play the track on the USB.

4. Press SKIP FORWARD or SKIP BACKWARD button to search rapidly within a track to locate a specific passage. Recording from Tape 5. During USB play, press the PLAY/ PAUSE button to pause USB play and press again to resume.

6. During playback, press the FOLDER+ 3. Press the PLAY button on the cassette function to play a tape. button to skip to next folder. 4. Press the REC button on the left front (not the record button from the cassette function). 7. During playback, press the FOLDER- 5. Press the STOP button on the left front (not the STOP button button to skip to previous folder. on the cassette function) to stop recording or press the STOP/EJECT button to turn off the cassette function 8. Press the STOP button to stop the completely. USB play.

9. After all tracks have been played, the Recording from AUX USB player will stop automatically.

Notes: a) This unit can play disc of MP3 format. 5. To playback the recorded contents from the USB, the b) When unit in CD Mode. external player must be removed. Hold PLAY/PAUSE button 2 seconds select USB Mode. Note: USB recording only from CD, Cassette and AUX mode. Repeat and Program Operation

To Repeat One Track on Music 2. To cancel the setting, press the CD or MP3 Disc or USB PROG/MODE button continuously until the “REP” “REP ALL” “RANDOM” 1. During CD/MP3 disc or USB playback, “ALBUM” indicators disappear. press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP BACKWARD buttons to select a NOTES: track you wish to repeat. Repeat album (folder) function cannot support normal music CD. This function is for 2. Press the PROG/MODE button until the MP3 disc format only. “REP” indicator shows on LCD display. The unit will play the To Program Specific Tracks desired track repeatedly. (CDs = 20 tracks, MP3 = 99 tracks) 1. Load the CD or USB you wish to program. 3. To cancel the setting, press the 2. Make sure the CD or USB is in stop mode. PROG/MODE button continuously until the “REP” “REP ALL” “RANDOM” 3. Press the PROG/MODE button once, “ALBUM” indicators disappear. "P01" will display on the LCD and "PROG" indicator will blink. To Repeat the Entire Disc or USB 4. Press the SKIP FORWARD / SKIP BACKWARD buttons 1. During CD/MP3 disc or USB playback, until the desired track number is press the PROG/MODE button reached. continuously until the “REP ALL” indicator shows on the LCD display. The unit will play 5. Press the PROG/MODE button to all tracks on the disc repeatedly. store the selection. 2. To cancel the setting, press the 6. Repeat the (4) & (5) steps until you PROG/MODE button continuously have entered all the tracks. until the “REP” “REP ALL” “RANDOM” 7. To play the stored sequence, press the “ALBUM” indicators disappear. PLAY/PAUSE button. 8. After all memory tracks have been To Play Music CD or MP3 Disc played, the CD player will stop or USB Randomly automatically. 1. During CD/MP3 disc or USB playback, Note: press the PROG/MODE button When 20 tracks of CD (or 99 tracks for continuously until the “RANDOM” MP3 disc or USB) have been programmed, indicator shows on LCD display. the memory is full and “FUL” will appear The unit will play all tracks randomly. on the display. If you want to cancel the 2. To cancel the setting, press the program memory, press the STOP button PROG/MODE button continuously once. “REP” “ REP ALL” also applies to until the “REP” “REP ALL” “RANDOM” CD, MP3 disc or USB program playback. “ALBUM” indicators disappear. To Repeat Programmed Tracks To Repeat Album (Folder) for MP3 Disc 1. During program play, press PROG/MODE or USB button once will repeat the specifically programmed track. 1. During MP3 disc or USB playback, press the PROG/MODE button 2. Press PROG/MODE button again will continuously until the “ALBUM” repeat all the programmed track. indicator shows display. The unit will play all content on Disc or USB 3. Press Stop button to cancel repeat folder (album) repeatedly. play on programmed tracks.

7 Cassette Operation

PLAYBACK 1. Select the FUNCTION switch to the "TAPE" position. 2. Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment. 3. Press the PLAY button to play a tape loaded. 4. Adjust the VOLUME, if necessary. 5. Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop tape play. 6. The PAUSE button is used for temporarily stopping the tape during recording or playback. 7. Press the EJECT button to open cassette door when cassette function is no longer in operation.

FAST FORWARDING OR REWINDING 1. To fast forward or rewind, press the Fast Forward or Rewind button. 2. Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop fast forwarding at the end of the tape in order to prevent damage to the cassette tape.

CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATION

RECORDING When recording, no volume adjustment is necessary, recording level is automatically set.

CASSETTE TAPE SELECTION The quality and condition of the cassette tapes used will have a direct effect on the performance of this unit. Low quality tapes tend to break and stretch, and a broken tape can easily become entangled in the drive mechanism, causing major damage. Stretched tapes run at uneven speeds and will distort anything recorded on them. • Use only reputable tape brands. • Use of C-120 (120 minutes) cassettes is not recommended. The extreme thinness of this tape may result in breakage or other problems. • Check to ensure there are no loose layers of tape visible through the cassette center windows. Tighten these loose layers with a pencil or ball-point pen before inserting the cassette into the unit.

RECORDING FROM THE BUILT-IN RADIO

1. Select the FUNCTION switch to "Radio" position. 2. Set the Band switch to the desired band position. 3. Tune in desired radio station. 4. Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment. 5. Press the PAUSE button. 6. Press the RECORD button. 7. Release the PAUSE button to begin recording. 8. Adjust the volume, if necessary. 9. To stop recording, press STOP/EJECT button. When the tape reaches the end, it will stop recording automatically.

8 Cassette Operation

RECORDING FROM DISCS 1. Select the FUNCTION switch to "CD/MP3/USB/AUX " position. 2. Press the PUSH OPEN area to open the CD door. 3. Load a CD, with the label side upward, into the CD compartment, close the door, and the player will play all the tracks once (continuous play). 4. Press the STOP ( ) button to stop playing the CD. 5. Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment. 6. Press the PAUSE button. 7. Press the RECORD button. 8. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button ( ) to start playing. 9. Release the PAUSE button to begin recording. You can also record audio signal from exteranl microphone. 10. Adjust the volume, if necessary. 11. To stop recording, press STOP/EJECT button. When the tape reaches the end, it will stop recording automatically.

RECORDING FROM AUX 1. Select the FUNCTION switch to “CD/MP3/USB/AUX” position. 2. Connect external player to the AUX IN jack. 3. Press the Record button. 4. To stop recording, press the STOP/EJECT button. When the tape reaches the end, it will stop recording automatically.

RECORDING FROM THE BUILT IN RECORDING MICROPHONE 1. Select the FUNCTION switch to Tape (Radio off) position. 2. Insert a cassette tape into the cassette compartment. 3. To avoid feedback between the speaker and the built in recording microphone, set the Volume Control in the minimum position. 4. Press the Record button. 5. Recording can be achieved via built in microphone. 6. To stop recording, press Stop/Eject button. When the tape reaches the end, it will stop recording automatically.

AUX Operation

Requires a 3.5mm audio cable (not included)

1. Connect a the 3.5mm audio cable to the AUX In on the unit and an audio output on an MP3 player or other audio source.

2. Select the FUNCTION switch to "CD/MP3/USB/AUX" position.

3. Use the native controls on the connected MP3 player or other audio source to play and control audio played through the unit.

9 Connect the Headphones (up to 6 pcs)

Connect up to 6 stereo headphone/earphones (not included) into any of the 6 headphone jacks located on the back of the unit.

Specif ications

General Power supply: AC 120V / 60Hz DC 9V (Uses 6 pcs of “UM-1” size battery) Output Power: 1.0 watts x 2 (RMS) Speaker: 90mm Cone type AUX/MP3 in: 3.5mm jack Dimensions: 9.45” x 8.27” x 5.12” (L x D x H) Weight: 5.28 lbs Operation Temperature: +41ºF - +95ºF

General Frequency: AM: 530 – 1710 KHz FM: 88 – 108 MHz Antenna: AM: Built-in Ferrite Bar FM: Antenna Rod

CD

Optical pick-up lens: 3 beam semiconductor laser

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Warranty:

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